UMBRELLA-LEAF
			Diphylleia cymosa
	HOME Botanical Terms Lists: Master Plant List Flowering Times List Flowers by Color/Type Endangered Species List Habitat List Use the 'back' button on your browser to return, if necessary.		Sorry, only have a picture right now of the fruiting plant. DESCRIPTION: An infrequently found large-leaved plant with the largest up to 2' wide. Two other leaves, smaller but same-shaped appear on the flowering stems. The flowers, 1/2 - 1" across appears on a loose umbrel. Later, 1/4" blue fruits appear on the reddened stems. FLOWERS: May to June (Fruits: July to August) HABITAT: Rich, deep woods and seepage slopes.   OTHER INFORMATION: This is a fairly rare plant and should not be disturbed if at all possible. The berries, i believe, are inedible and certainly don't taste very good, even when ripe. OTHER OBSERVATIONS: My observations about this plant can be found at: OFFSITE INFORMATION: If you're interested